THE BAD BOY & THE TOMBOY

CHAPTER - 23

Found

SPG (18+)

Paulit ulit kong binasa ang isa sa mga comment sa aking post kung saan nagkikilitian kaming tatlo ni Adam and Atreus. It was commented three days ago.

'Looks more like me.'

It's been a week since I made my account and posted that picture. I gained almost five thousand followers. The picture gained over a thousand likes.

Nanginginig ang mga kamay na pinindot ko ang profile picture ng nag comment. It led me to his account. He only has seven pictures posted and it was five years ago.

I gasped. It's Atlas!

Agad kong binitawan ang cellphone at lumayo doon na parang nakakapaso iyon. Natulala ako ng ilang segundo pero agad ding nakabawi nang may maalala.

"Oh my gosh." nagpapanic na pinulot ko ulit iyon mula sa buhangin at tiningnan kung may inilagay ba akong lokasyon. Nasa beach kami ngayon. It's another shoot day, the sun is setting down. Almost night time.

Napahinga ako ng maluwag nang makitang wala. Pero kahit na wala, malakas pa rin ang kalabog ng puso ko.

Mabilis ang hiningang bi-nlock ko ang account ni Atlas.

I have to go home and check Atreus.

"Sharmaine." tawag ko kay Sharmaine na na sa harap ng mga screens. I'm only wearing a red string two piece bikini under my red cover up.

Lumingon siya sa akin at lumapit.

"Yes? Do you need anything?" she raised her left eyebrow, nahahalata ang pagkabalisa ko.

"I need to go home now. Please." kumunot ang noo niya. Ilang segundo siyang takang tumitig sa aking bago nagdadalawang isip na tumango.

"Did something happen?" worry is etched in her voice.

"No, nothing. I just need to be with Atreus."

"Okay, okay. Since you're already done. You can definitely go home now."

Nagmamadaling tumango ako.

"Can I take a vacation? I want to visit some place." napatalon ako nang mahulog ng isang staff ang upuang buhat buhat. Bumilis ang paghinga ko.

She stared at me, shocked at my reaction.

"Hey, are you sure you're alright? You seemed anxious."

"Y-yeah. I'm going home now." paalam ko sa nagaalalang Sharmaine. Hindi na hinitay ang kanyang sagot sa tanong ko. Nagbihis ako sa hotel room, I'm wearing an oversized shirt and a shorts. Mabilis kong kinuha ang mga gamit ko at pumunta sa parking lot. A company driver is waiting for me there.

"Home, please..."

"Yes ma'am."

Nang na sa daanan na ay tinawagan ko ang numero ni Adam. Sinagot niya rin naman agad.

"Hey..."

"Hey. Adam, are you in the house?"

"Oh no, I'm in my house." he muttered, apologetic with his answer.

Napahilamos ako at hinga ng malalim.

"Is there a problem?" Just like Sharmaine, worry is in his voice.

"No, I just need some updates." I sighed. "Thanks Adam."

"No worries babe, you're welcome." mapaglaro ang kanyang tono.

I facepalm myself. Buong byahe ay hindi ako mapakali. I'm too occupied with whatever's on my mind.

Nakahinga ako ng maluwag nang makarating sa street kung saan ang aming bahay. Hindi ko alam na pinipigilan ko palang huminga ang sarili sa buong byahe. I need to see Atreus now or else I'll go crazy.